Physical Therapist - Downtown Manhattan

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy • New York, NY

12d • $91,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy is seeking a qualified, passionate Physical Therapist to join its Downtown Manhattan clinics. New graduates are welcome. Therapists set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress, deliver promised treatments, and provide items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs. The role calls for high standards of clinical excellence and 5-star customer service, along with a collaborative approach that supports patients and colleagues.

Spear values empathy, continued learning, teamwork, and a commitment to rehabilitating patients’ injuries as well as restoring their confidence and vitality. Clinicians are encouraged to pair clinical skills with emotional intelligence, celebrate successes, and learn from setbacks alongside patients, colleagues, and communities.

Spear Physical and Occupational Therapy describes itself as the nation’s leading outpatient practice, with more than 40 clinics in the New York Tri-State Area and 25 years of experience. Its services are covered by most major insurers, and it has received recognition from medical, academic, and business communities.

Requirements

• License to practice Physical Therapy in the State of New York.
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, or a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
• Passion for physical and occupational therapy.
• Proactive, collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
• Commitment to continued learning.
• Dedication to rehabilitating patients’ injuries and supporting their confidence and vitality.
• Ability to pair clinical skills with emotional intelligence.
• Manual dexterity and general strength and endurance.
• Routinely lift 5–35 lb loads from floor to waist, waist to shoulder, and shoulder to overhead.
• Routinely carry 5–10 lb loads for 40–50 feet.
• Routinely push 5–150 lb loads on casters, runners, or pulleys.
• Routinely sustain a grip for 1–2 minutes at 40–50 lb.
• Routinely guard a 120–140 lb lift load.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome to apply; seasoned clinicians are also encouraged to apply.
• Entrepreneurial, big-picture thinking is valued.

Responsibilities

• Set clear expectations for patients’ clinical progress.
• Execute treatments as promised.
• Provide items or documents such as Home Exercise Programs.
• Deliver clinical care to a high standard while maintaining 5-star customer service.
• Collaborate with patients and team members to support care and treatment.
• Rehabilitate patients’ injuries and support their confidence and vitality.
• Celebrate wins and learn from losses with patients, colleagues, and communities.

Benefits

• Mentorship programs and Spear’s Future Leaders Program (SFLP).
• $1,500 per year continuing education stipend.
• In-house continuing education opportunities, including monthly manual therapy workshops, physician shadowing, and lectures.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Paid One Medical membership.
• Mental health benefits, including paid time off and support services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level